Origin and Habitat: Mexico, Tamaulipas near Jaumave; San Luis Potosi near Cerritos. Altitude: 1100-2300 meters above sea level.Habitat:Mammillaria brauneana is a widespread species that grows mostly on forest mountains between limestone rocks filled with humus, in indirect sun together with Coryphantha villarensis, Ferocactus rafaelensis, Agave stricta, Agave deweyana often at the base of shrubs such as Larrea tridentata (creosote bush).

Cultivation and Propagation: Mammillaria brauneana is easy to cultivate and make interesting specimens for any collection, and over time (in 12-15 years) it will form large colonies up to 40 cm or more in diameter! It grows by producing offsets, and doesn't require any special treatment, except for the need for frequent transplanting, in order to manage its exuberance. Soil: Provide a well-drained soil mix.Exposure: It needs as much light as possible without burning the plant, to keep the stems compact. Watering: Water well and then allow to dry thoroughly before watering again during the growing season. It doesn't like much, if any, winter water.Hardiness: It can survive short exposures to freezing temperatures (-4° C.) if properly hardened off and kept dry.Propagation: It is best propagated from seed. Seed readily germinates at 20°-22°C, or by offsets if available. The white wool between the areoles makes this species a pleasure to look at and grow, but the diversity among individual specimens is considerable and the best plants have abundant white axillary wool. Hence, it is worth raising a batch of seedlings and selecting one or two that have the most wool.